guido3

Does anyone know if the GLC's USB ports can be used to charge an iPhone? Or, are they a read-only type? It seems to me that, if they do provide charging capability, it must be a very low trickle charge at best.

JEVA

I think someone posted before that they are mostly for data but will charge slightly. I honestly haven't used them to charge so I can't say for sure. I ordered one of these for the socket in the ashtray and it works great -

guido3

Good solution. Thanks.

richunters

It definitely charges the phone as well. It is also nice that I can close the center storage covers while using the USB cable.

guido3

Okay, I see when the phone is connected to the USB there's a charge icon on the phone. But I'm assuming it's a very slow rate of charge (can anyone verify?); nonetheless it's a charge. My guess is that maybe 8 hrs on the USB will deliver a full charge on a 10% charged phone. Apparently, the USB has power even when the ignition is off; at least that's what the phone icon tells me.

B2FiNiTY

The usb charges my iPhone 6+. It definitely is a slow charge. I don't have a measuring device with me but am estimating 0.5A-1.0A based on the observed speed.

If you want to run a better test, plug in an ipad. If it can charge the ipad without the warning coming up, it will be at least 1A which it requires at min. without displaying the warning.

guido3

The iPad test passed -- no low charge warning. I mentioned that the USB has power with the ignition off; however, once the car is locked power to the USB is killed.

cyber3d

Those USB ports are definitely not the "fast charger" type. My phone indicates whether or not it is connected to a fast charger.

cyber3d

I did buy this low profile dual port unit. 4.8amps (2.4A x 2).

Penn

From the charging speed I would assume it is the USB 1.0 and 2.0 specification, a standard port capable of delivering up to 500mA (0.5A)

I use a low profile lighter socket usb rated at 2.1 amps which quickly charges the phone and still allows me to close the console cover.

larrypmyers

I've been using the 115 volt receptacle at the rear of the console.

Don't know how the rate of charge compares with the other ports.

JEVA

The USB 12v charger several of us purchased is on sale right now...
http://deals.kinja.com/this-discount...-it-1781020928

Mikeyking

I bought three in the UK (two for my car, one for the wife's!) - they are on 'offer' as well on Amazon here :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charger-Ada...ords=usb+aukey

Mlbny

If you leave in this 12v -> USB charger will it constantly draw power even when the car is not on? As in, if you don't drive your car for a few days will your battery be suddenly dead?

Not sure if the 12v outlets turn off when the car is off....

daffy1

Yes, it charges iPhone. I use it all time!

B2FiNiTY

They will turn off shortly after turning off the car. They are triggered by the ignition.

CTHOR

Iphone wont't charge at USBs, C300 '15 won't charge iphone from either USB in center box anymore..... We have been charging since day one, actually we have never attached memory to it. Anyone know where the fuse is for this interface part? Or if it even has a fuse since its electronic? Or anything?

CTHOR

Well nevermind she had (2) bad lightning cables......ugh
Checked w memory stick, worked. tried third lightning cable, worked..........

GF will continue to charge with usb..... will get her the Aukey ccs1 thing

vratenza

It will be perfect if they include a 12v socket beside the USBs. Allows me to use a higher amperage 12v socket usb adaptor while keeping the mess of wires hidden from view.

zhenyaf

Charges mine, but seems to be slower than through a regular charger

jamespaul

Someone once measured that it charges at 0.5A.

Which is the same as the wallplug that it comes with. Dont expect the speed to be like iPad chargers (which I use at home).

My Lexus charges at around 0.25A which is slow charge and when the GPS is on, the battery will not top up.

Mr. J

I picked up two of these and a pair of Rampow cables for the front cigarette lighters. They work great and allow quick charging for my Galaxy S7.